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City planning staff said the CIE and annual report track impact-fee expenditures and that the Atlanta Regional Commission and Georgia Department of Community Affairs (DCA) had found the CIE adequately addressed local planning requirements. The council adopted the CIE by resolution.

Director of Finance Tom Harris presented the second reading of the millage-rate ordinance and the budget ordinance. The final millage rate was 5.75 mills (5.03 mills operating; 0.72 mills debt service). Council voted unanimously to adopt the millage ordinance and the FY2026 budget ordinance after completing three required public hearings and workshop sessions; council members praised the finance team for maintaining services without a millage increase.

On purchasing actions the council approved three cybersecurity items discussed in executive session earlier in the day: an annual subscription renewal with VeriNext Corporation (purchase order not to exceed $55,767.40), a subscription renewal with SHI International (state contract) not to exceed $80,486.77, and a cybersecurity infrastructure contract with NetPlanner Systems for card‑reader replacement across city facilities (115 readers, total $73,726.89). Chief and IT staff said the card‑reader replacement will bring city access systems up to current security standards and that the jail and other city buildings are included. All procurements passed by unanimous votes.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Alpharetta City Council Meeting - June 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Council adopted the FY2024 Capital Improvement Element and the FY2026 budget and millage ordinance (no millage-rate increase), and approved several cybersecurity contracts and infrastructure purchases including card-reader replacement and subscription renewals.","taxTitle","Alpharetta, Fulton County, Georgia","taxId",3991,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190239,"Council OKs carriage house with street-facing garage at 190 Canton Street; staff to require stormwater follow-up",1198,3021000,4219000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2&start=3021&end=4219","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2/thumbnail_3021000.jpg","/articles/6190239/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-OKs-carriage-house-with-street-facing-garage-at-190-Canton-Street-staff-to-require-stormwater-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190239-648fe5034c9435dfe18703911ed8adad/orig.mp4?Expires=1775336926&Signature=XVmOu7CAyN92gi0Id6opQgSOzi0k~7tvthSBb3emDEfxRY5jmiuUWCpF9WqDGiwvHR96l3R1k5~youVrw6JGajlW7adJAj~OjiZNRINRLHzn3z-yiZQUJZisZBMWNEQlMiAKFvCnDWDLDW1uFyStjrs8oI2iQ-UwUE~Jd9Kt1JKq4beUsMC1qqZzZIjZStPFqMXC-DN4tmS8dSIdWJ-jRHIab6EHGQlnlyM-VQk50qhzgkbjqHr~a0l2W6DPe7SxAhOh7Hvhm2sN1LY-L9TojOMZx8VDuWysQ6VnOnJs8u8zktjf9Ums3wnXxO1AmUFiJEghtqh1EgbXEonvmXo0Gg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council unanimously approved a variance at its June 23 meeting allowing construction of a two-story, 1,211-square-foot carriage house with garage doors facing the driveway at the rear of 190 Canton Street before the primary residence is constructed.

Planning staff said the carriage house sits about 250 feet from Canton Street behind trees that would remain and that the plan meets setback and parking requirements for a carriage house. Staff noted the project will be reviewed by the downtown architect for style compliance; the carriage house was described to staff as Romanesque subtype of the shingle architectural style and the full house must match the style when submitted.

Adjacent property owners had raised concerns about stormwater and preservation of shared trees. Applicant representatives said they intend to address drainage: once the primary house is constructed the development will cross the 5,000-square-foot threshold of new or replaced impervious surface that triggers the city’s hydrology/stormwater requirements and they will provide underground stormwater management as needed. Staff said the current work involved sewer connection and limited demolition and that the full hydrology treatment will be required at the time of the main-house permit.

Council amended condition number 1 to require the site be developed substantially similar to the submitted site plan (including clearing limits and future home placement) and approved the request subject to the remaining ten staff conditions. The motion passed unanimously.","A variance was approved allowing a carriage house with garage doors facing the street prior to construction of the primary residence at 190 Canton Street; staff and applicant said required stormwater controls will be installed when the main house is built and will meet city hydrology triggers.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190244,"Council approves variance for Providence Road subdivision to use T-turnaround; allowance added for possible underground detention",830,2160000,2990000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2&start=2160&end=2990","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2/thumbnail_2160000.jpg","/articles/6190244/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-approves-variance-for-Providence-Road-subdivision-to-use-T-turnaround-allowance-added-for-possible-underground-detention","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190244-72b707dace97374341dffb26930d6ba2/orig.mp4?Expires=1775336926&Signature=W8WO4FYqZxM4l35LE3nYUcm4fN0QATguBZWSZhEGkI0PcgvQAOZqFNWSYdUYakoypI2OdEa9VY22Ksff7uUk4Qz7ukjTSSISnWsUEJyrHLawqKmLSbi1bbSN8BepFtJpREjEPOnsngEBaj0~iOl7fGxeYZhv-DTQI8tjnQjHr6TWgRxpY-7c8Ja851z1hFwiowKUv25IHNRdpC63QJkhJ9DWmFLfQNdwZRlfmyn0PS2Sevg-6yusRY3bV6ZuH41l5g2B3a~2qaqQJEkDla6DdVNm6SL2xAqmGlNaHdjmon7dpGmVCgmc1qb~~ZT90iApuDYwQnGAkhLWsbMX-GjnbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a variance on June 23 allowing a T-shaped turnaround in lieu of a cul-de-sac for a proposed seven‑lot single-family subdivision on about 3.25 acres at 12725 and 12735 Providence Road.

Planning staff said the T turnaround would square up two end lots, reduce impervious surface compared with a cul-de-sac, and would not increase the number of lots. The applicant’s engineer showed the design meets R‑15 development standards and stated the Fire Marshal had reviewed the design and found it acceptable. Resident questions at the community meeting had focused on green space, stormwater runoff, off-site trees and visibility at the new road entrance.

Council discussion focused on stormwater management. Staff said the city’s stormwater policy manual generally discourages underground detention in residential subdivisions because of long-term maintenance concerns, but council members and the applicant’s engineer discussed it as a possible option. The applicant’s engineer (Barry Dunlop) said he prefers underground detention for the reduced surface impact and that he would reassess cost and feasibility with the developer; the council approved a friendly amendment to allow the applicant the option to provide underground detention subject to staff approval so the applicant would not need to return for a separate variance if an underground system is selected.

Staff recommended approval subject to five conditions addressing home style, landscaping, building setbacks and off-site tree protection. The variance passed unanimously.","Council approved a variance permitting a T-shaped turnaround instead of a cul-de-sac for a seven-lot subdivision at 12725/12735 Providence Road, noting reduced impervious surface; council allowed applicant the option to pursue underground stormwater detention subject to staff approval.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190249,"Council approves Dogwood Square parking reduction and gated private street to support senior-housing rehab",1088,1037000,2125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2&start=1037&end=2125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2/thumbnail_1037000.jpg","/articles/6190249/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Council-approves-Dogwood-Square-parking-reduction-and-gated-private-street-to-support-senior-housing-rehab","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190249-0763c0acf66254fc336adda88a4426fd/orig.mp4?Expires=1775336926&Signature=bUGUg66asp6c3PHs-50FusGnnqSnJwaKpS3ucpxTDd~K1IHhhRqlLzGA5UYpvF7KifTaAizmSD9cdbr9-s6pORRz-l1lqMNhzOXipwkiMA3txP2SBwXa3kPRwjSsZU2eQzekv3g4HqEVTtXnVo5sufC8PJv9RHwrJHyawK-vJBH70ZeKmVKMVQEd1lz0Qg8lOLA0d8TTQy399q~2KZ8lvtHkcNnyEj2KmG~hSFR8GmH5zCErz5MCcj-ZLFg1SMhEhOYoZ~jlkfG~aeyxQSvN01Sr5LzHGwmNu2dmmEq1nz4JbO0Gj2u7iNaHpMQHqPd7LPi5PaMGbakgTJz55R~sTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On June 23 the Alpharetta City Council unanimously approved a parking special exception and a variance allowing a private gated entrance for Dogwood Square, a five-story, 100-unit multifamily building at 555 Janice Lane that serves low-income seniors and residents with disabilities.

Planning staff described the request as a reduction in onsite parking from 90 spaces to 86 to accommodate ADA, emergency-accessibility and outdoor amenity improvements connected to a proposed rehabilitation. Staff said a prior 1985 parking variance reduced required parking from 100 to 90 spaces; the current request seeks a further four-space reduction. The request also asked for a variance to gate the private portion of Janice Lane, which staff and applicants said is part of Dogwood Square’s property and where nonresident parking from the adjacent Maxwell development has created conflicts and potential blockages for emergency vehicles.

Applicant representatives said the property is being acquired by a nonprofit from another nonprofit and described planned interior renovations (reconfigured offices, larger community room, fitness center, full interior unit renovations) and exterior improvements (pressure washing and brick resealing, raised garden beds, outdoor pavilions). The applicant also agreed to aesthetic upgrades along Janice Lane, replacement of an existing chain-link fence with decorative metal fencing and landscaping, and to provide a 10-foot public access easement for a future AlphaLoop connection through a stream buffer area.

Council members queried whether the gated location would allow deliveries and emergency access; staff said gate designs and conditions would include emergency-entry access for fire and other responders and that the private portion of Janice Lane is the property owner’s responsibility for towing. Staff noted the applicant will paint curbs, post no-parking signage, and implement other measures requested in conditions. Planning Commission had recommended approval subject to seven staff conditions. Mayor Pro Tem Markle moved to approve the request and the motion passed unanimously.","Council approved a parking special exception to reduce spaces from 90 to 86 and granted a variance to gate a private portion of Janice Lane to prevent nonresident parking; the applicant will undertake interior and exterior renovations for low-income senior housing and provide easement for future AlphaLoop connection.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6190254,"Alpharetta council unanimously approves conditional use for Chung’s Taekwondo Academy",379,637000,1016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2&start=637&end=1016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5052393-54ee825813f18e974d07e271df51a7c2/thumbnail_637000.jpg","/articles/6190254/Alpharetta/Fulton-County/Georgia/Alpharetta-council-unanimously-approves-conditional-use-for-Chungs-Taekwondo-Academy","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6190254-861409695c041e29715fd32c3cda3efc/orig.mp4?Expires=1775336926&Signature=J~bsOwTexT6HIH-Vnvx8rOmQvLoigtGwjPv4LJlSAq9fK47LnyWBNoXQikoksBeKO62ZkC-vKNTlvzPe0c51Oh8NLQjWcNfMg2Y3Fq7TQlzd~hxrdIC-nhtKCIbtS6q40xzNuJemQTDUvHmY6j--W61V6D~PDLA02uPKVv6oBhHL7NGKmDXm~86v6sKnQMqxsN7WO2PIKWRoO~Ort5zIifBKHKj~4vCY5mHedQFM5bXqtTXJSRpokKSirkqnyY2d6sH4gF1rjPzNPO9DU6LnuqW8uubYLLMZk4CRJRSnWAUvmHu0Rq4LlRfl8wDd3Bwd4D6pyyAi44-HGKj7Z-1hQA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Alpharetta City Council on June 23 approved a conditional use request allowing Chung’s Taekwondo Academy to operate a commercial school in a 2,200-square-foot suite at 480 North Main Street, Suite 216.

City planning staff told the council the proposed martial-arts school would relocate from a Milton address and operate Monday–Friday and Saturday hours as submitted. Staff said the site provides sufficient parking, includes no exterior changes, and is consistent with similar uses previously permitted in the Main Street Walk shopping center. Planning Commission recommended unanimous approval with five conditions in the staff report.

Applicant Oi Hwang Jeong (who uses the name John Jeong in the U.S.) described 60 years of experience teaching Taekwondo and asked council for its support to bring classes to Alpharetta. There were no public comments for or against during the public hearing. Mayor Pro Tem Markle moved to approve the conditional use; Councilman Mitchell seconded. The motion passed unanimously.

The approval permits the martial-arts school use at the identified suite subject to the conditions in the staff report; no exterior or site modifications are authorized beyond what was presented to council. Any future changes to the use, hours or physical site would require additional review consistent with the city’s land-development rules.

Council members and staff noted the Planning Commission’s review and the applicant’s citizen participation report, which staff said indicated no public opposition at the Community Zoning Information meeting.","The City Council approved a conditional use to allow Chung’s Taekwondo Academy to relocate to a 2,200-square-foot suite at 480 North Main Street; Planning Commission and staff recommended approval with conditions.","actionData","errors"]

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